Adverse Reaction to Hyaluronic Acid Injection Laryngoplasty: A Case Report.

INTRODUCTION: Injection laryngoplasty using hyaluronic acid is a safe procedure commonly performed on patients with glottic insufficiency.

STUDY DESIGN: This is a descriptive study of a case of adverse reaction to hyaluronic acid in a patient who underwent injection laryngoplasty for the treatment of unilateral vocal cord paralysis.

DISCUSSION: The patient was treated with antibiotics and corticosteroids and had a full recovery. The authors recommend close observation following injection laryngoplasty using hyaluronic acid and diligent investigation of persistent postoperative laryngopharyngeal symptoms.